Sustainability Specialist II

CR&R Incorporated; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Pay

Job summary

CR&R Incorporated is a leading waste and recycling services provider in Southern California. A Sustainability Specialist is sought to support municipal compliance, recycling programs, and community outreach efforts.

This role blends data analysis, public education, and relationship management to help cities and customers meet sustainability goals. The position focuses on waste auditing, reporting, education materials, and stakeholder engagement, with local travel to sites and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience with municipal programs, sustainability, recycling, or environmental services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with city staff, customers, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and clearly explain findings to non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable conducting site visits, waste audits, and facility tours.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Support municipal contract compliance and reporting.
• Promote recycling and diversion programs.
• Conduct waste audits and prepare diversion reports.
• Coordinate facility tours and attend community meetings.
• Develop outreach and education materials.

Skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Drive environmental impact through community engagement and municipal partnerships.

Sustainability Specialist

Salary: $70,304/year

CR&R is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support municipal compliance, recycling programs, and community outreach efforts. This role blends data analysis, public education, and relationship management to help cities and customers meet sustainability goals.

Why This Role Matters

Your work directly supports environmental compliance, waste diversion, and strong community partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Support municipal contract compliance and reporting.
• Promote recycling and diversion programs.
• Conduct waste audits and prepare diversion reports.
• Coordinate facility tours and attend community meetings.
• Develop outreach and education materials.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience working with municipal programs, sustainability, recycling, or environmental services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with city staff, customers, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and clearly explain findings to non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable conducting site visits, waste audits, and facility tours.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for meetings and site visits.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Pay

About Us

CR&R Incorporated is one of Southern California’s leading waste and recycling services providers, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple states. Our operations emphasize safety, reliability, environmental responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CR&R Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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